Surftech Shootout Day 1 Underway

Photographer David Weihnacht is there today, snapping pics of all the action.

SANTA CRUZ, California - Day one of the Santa Cruz Paddle Fest kicked off this morning. Round 1 of the Surftech Shootout got underway at Steamer Lane in glassy 3-5 foot waves, with a slight breeze expected to pick up this afternoon. The swell charts and weather forecasts are looking great for a full weekend of intense action at one of the most anticipated events of the year. Saturday afternoon sees a steep spike in swell, which is expected to fill in for Sunday, when the finals will be held.

If you don't know yet, Supconnect will be there this sunday to bring you a live webcast for the event. To watch, follow this link, sign up to community and gain full access to the feed on Sunday. We'll see you then.